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Don’t blame colonialism for Africa’s trade woes

The continent’s growth is being hemmed in by blocked trade arteries, not arbitrary borders drawn in Berlin in 1885

20.07.2026 20

Financial Times

African Economy

Lessons for countries on the edge

Africa’s demographics are favourable, but leaders must prepare for future shocks

29.04.2026 40

Financial Times

African economy